In the battle against SARS and COVID-19, Chinese medicine has played a crucial role, as it has thousands of years of experience in containing the epidemic. This more than 3,000-year-old oracle bone unearthed from Yinxu in 1971 recorded an epidemic event during the Shang Dynasty. #china #history

It's not easy to spot a Flower of Ghost under the bright daylight since the colour is so pale. Only in the dark night, its presence would become so noticeable. They may look formidable, but in fact, they are pretty fragile. If you pluck a flower, you'll see black fluid flow out from its stem and the flower quickly whither. Despite it may sound and look intimidating, Chinese traditionally know how to make good use of it - it is an ingredient in Chinese medicine to treat chronic cough. #china #chinesemedicine #flowers

Flower from the World of the Death, also known as Herb of Ghost, is an unusual flora grown in China's southwest regions and Taiwan province. They love the humid and muddy conditions and flourish over the decomposed plants. It's not easy to spot a Flower of Ghost under the bright daylight since the colour is so pale. Only in the dark night, its presence would become so noticeable. #china #flowers